Calamity Messenger

Chapter 151 - 121: Parting of the Living (3)

The ability to rise to the position of Grand Minister of the Imperial Secretariat in the Zhou Kingdom, to control the state affairs, to depose and install Emperors, and to persecute and murder many political enemies, proves that Yao Shi Moke is by no means a fool. Everything he has done is to consolidate his own power.

To secure control over the ship that is Zhou Kingdom, he cares not if others leave it riddled with scars.

No more waiting can be afforded.

Pharmacist’s Wish took a deep breath, and when she reopened her eyes, her expression had returned to calm.

"Father, as you know, I have changed my career three times," she said blandly. "According to the rules of the Yao Family, I demand control over the Hezhou troops!"

With a crack, Yao Shi Moke shattered a wine cup, his expression turning exceedingly grim.

The Third-Turn Messenger, standing as the pinnacle among mortals below Foundation Establishment, holds a significant position even within the royal family, with the chief power being the right to control the military mansion of the family.

Yao Shi Moke commands four military mansions, and if Pharmacist’s Wish insists on controlling Hezhou, Yao Shi Moke truly cannot stop her, even though the soldiers of Hezhou Prefecture are his men. But Pharmacist’s Wish has both nominal authority and martial strength, and with one hand wielding a butcher’s knife and the other offering promotions, she could soon claim Hezhou Prefecture as her own.

However, it’s rare for a family member to voluntarily request to command the military mansion because this equates to tearing apart one’s relationship with the family. Pharmacist’s Wish doing so indicates her complete disappointment in her father, preferring to start anew rather than stay in Chang’an.

Pharmacist’s Wish waited quietly for her father’s storm. Having made her decision, she was mentally prepared, even if it led to disputes with the ancestors, to take control of the Hezhou Military Mansion.

To deal with her father, a man blinded by power, only violent overthrow could topple his rule. Pharmacist’s Wish could only make herself the one to topple him, leaving him to take more concubines and flourish, or help care for his grandchildren in his remaining years.

She could no longer tolerate her Zhou Kingdom being trampled on by her father.

For a long time, Yao Shi Moke was silent. Instead, he picked up another cup of wine and drank it down, reeking of alcohol as he said, "Go, go, and don’t come back. Just as well, the Divine Marquis Mansion has added to your bounty... don’t stay here."

He pulled out a Tiger Talisman from his Storage Ring and tossed it to Pharmacist’s Wish, saying in a muffled voice, "The transfer order will be issued to the Hezhou Military Mansion tomorrow, now get out!"

Pharmacist’s Wish rubbed the Tiger Talisman in her hand, was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "I’ll leave now."

As she was about to step out of Minghe Pavilion, Yao Shi Moke called out to her, "Wait."

She turned to see her father taking a box from behind the hall and handing it to her: "Your cousin’s conquest of the Sound Nest Ruins earned him the Third-Turn Token... if you disdain it, you can leave it."

"If I leave it, wouldn’t you still give it to those beasts in human clothing? It can still be of some use in my hands." Pharmacist’s Wish accepted the box, paused: "Goodbye, Father."

True to her word, Pharmacist’s Wish returned to her room, informed her maids of the situation, then simply packed a parcel into her Storage Ring, rode off on her beloved horse Salu Purple, while the maids prepared a carriage, and the three left Chang’an.

Passing through the city gates, Pharmacist’s Wish glanced purposefully at her bounty poster, raising an eyebrow:

"Suspect No. 2"

"Characteristics: Wears a black wolf mask, wields a fine steel long spear"

"Crimes: Participation in the An Guo Temple robbery, Jiangnan City sword heist"

"Threat Level: Third-Turn Combat Power"

"Bounty: 140,000 Spiritual Jade or any Spear Secret Technique Manual"

"Deadline: Within fifty days of the bounty’s issue"

"Upon completion of the bounty, a messenger will guide you to collect it at the Divine Marquis Mansion."

The bounty has increased significantly, even surpassing Yellow Dog’s!

Yet, when Pharmacist’s Wish glanced at others’ bounty amounts, her face immediately darkened.

How is it still second place?